Natural Resources
Caring for the land is a huge part of what we do, and we do it with the expertise of several specialists in the fields of Archaeology and Cultural Resources, Forest Health, Rangeland and Grazing, and Water, Air and Soil.
Archaeology and Cultural Resources
Our archaeologists work to protect significant cultural resources and to contribute to natural resource management by ensuring future generations can understand the human story on the Sawtooth National Forest. Cultural resources, both archaeological and historical, are those objects or locations important to the material life ways of cultural groups as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations. Cultural resources may refer to sites, areas, buildings, structures, districts, and objects which possess scientific, historic, and social values.
Forest Management
Caring for the land on the Sawtooth National Forest means working to maintain, enhance, and restore healthy forest conditions.
Rangelands and Grazing
Grazing management on rangelands today is a collaborative effort. Gaining the understanding and cooperation of everyone involved in grazing management improves the chances for a successful program. This includes landowners, land managers, users, universities, other agencies, and the public. Annual operating instructions are reviewed annually to ensure that our rangelands are healthy and functioning properly.
Water, Air & Soil
Water, air, and soil are three natural resources that we cannot live without. Sawtooth National Forest employees strive to protect, maintain, and restore these valuable assets now and for future generations.